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    Cutty Sark Open daily 10am-5pm Last entry 4.15pm Adult: £22 | Child: £11 Members go free
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    National Maritime Museum Open daily 10am-5pm Last entry 4.15pm Free entry Booking recommended
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    Royal Observatory Open daily 10am-5pm until 2 November Last entry 4pm Adult: £24 | Child: £12 Members go free
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    In conversation with Richard Wright: celebrating 10 years of the Great Hall ceiling Hear first-hand about the ideas, craftsmanship, and legacy behind this spectacular ceiling installation
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    October half term at the Royal Observatory Come along for astronomy talks, spooky tours for Halloween and more
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    ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 winners Take a look at the winning images in the world's biggest space photography competition
    Turner's 'The Battle of Trafalgar': a maligned masterpiece? J.M.W. Turner's vast naval scene is a treasure of the Royal Museums Greenwich collection, but why was it so controversial when it was unveiled in 1824?
    Dog that dived to the bottom of the ocean surfaces at the National Maritime Museum A toy that journeyed to the very bottom of the ocean has been donated to the National Maritime Museum.
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Schools resources
From science and space to the history of the world, find resources, ideas and lesson plans for all ages, key stages and subjects
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A hospital for seafarers in Cardiff and an internee from HMS Timbertown
Discover some of the surprising entries recently discovered in the medical records of the Dreadnought Seamen’s Hospital.
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How did the slave trade end in Britain?
The campaign to end slavery began in the late 18th century. Alongside the work of famous campaigners and formerly enslaved people living in London, one of the key events in the abolition movement was a rebellion on the island of Haiti
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Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Moon
The Moon is Earth's most familiar companion, the closest astronomical object to the Earth. No other planet has a satellite as large in comparison to its own size
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How many people have walked on the Moon?
The first crewed lunar landing in 1969 was a historic triumph for the USA and humankind. Including the Apollo 11 mission, 12 men have walked on the Moon. But who were they?
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Apollo 11 crew
Who were the Apollo 11 crew? When did they land? How exactly did they get there?
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How many children did Henry VIII have?
He had several children from different women, but only three were legitimate and survived past infancy
Accessible travel to Cutty Sark
We’ve got all the information you need to find accessible routes to visit Cutty Sark in Greenwich
Our Ocean, Our Planet
Our Ocean, Our Planet is a new online space at Royal Museums Greenwich dedicated to exploring the climate crisis and our relationship with the ocean
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Samuel Pepys
Naval reformer, citizen scientist, serious player on the national stage, MP and prisoner of the Tower of London; Samuel Pepys was all these but it is his candid diary that has ensured he remains a household name centuries after his death.
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